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Greetings Escondido! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Did you see this SUV in Escondido's serious hit-and-run?
  • What's in Escondido police's military gear list this year?
  • See how Escondido's housing market stacks up against neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 104 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 67.
  • Friday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bicyclist injured in Escondido hit-and-run (nbcsandiego.com) — Escondido police are asking residents for help finding a light-colored SUV that seriously injured a 27-year-old bicyclist in a hit-and-run at Washington Avenue and Ash Street Saturday night. Investigators say the driver turned right, struck the cyclist in a crosswalk, then drove off north on Ash, and they've released phone numbers for anyone with tips.
   

2. Escondido approves annual police military equipment report (thecoastnews.com) — Escondido officials have renewed approval of the Police Department's military equipment inventory, detailing how drones, armored vehicles, rifles, and chemical agents were used in 2025 and noting no related complaints. City leaders say the tools, including drones that helped find a lost child near Grape Day Park, are used sparingly and only when no reasonable alternative protects residents and officers.
   

3. What's the best housing market in Southern California? (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Escondido ranks as one of Southern California's stronger housing markets in a new WalletHub analysis, placing eighth locally for real estate conditions and 30th for local economics. The study compares 52 Southern California cities on affordability, jobs, and market strength, putting Escondido ahead of many Los Angeles–area communities and close behind other North County cities like Vista and Carlsbad.
   

4. Sheriff's K-9 injured during Escondido burglary arrest (northcoastcurrent.com) — A sheriff's K-9 was stabbed but is recovering after helping Escondido police arrest an alleged burglary suspect on South Orange Street early Saturday. The dog, Nike, needed stitches for multiple facial wounds, while the suspect was jailed on several felony charges related to the break-in and resisting officers.
   

5. 9th Circuit to weigh parental rights and gender ideology (wng.org) — A major federal court fight over parental notification in schools began with policies at Escondido Union School District, where teachers say they were told to withhold students' gender identity changes from parents. Now, California and several families and teachers are battling in higher courts over how much information schools can keep from parents statewide, with Escondido's practices central to the case.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 9
  • Cybersecurity Workshop: What You NEED To Know
    San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Union Cowork 251 North City Drive, Suite 128F San Marcos, CA 92078
    8:30 am
  • Golden Door Resort & Spa →
    Golden Door Resort & Spa, 777 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos
    9:00 am
  • Neighborhood Healthcare Presents - Escondido Dental Center Tour (RSVP REQUIRED) →
    San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Neighborhood Healthcare Dental Center 910 E Ohio Ave Escondido, CA 92025
    11:30 am
  • Happy Hour and Live Music at Twin Oaks Golf Course
    San Marcos Chamber of Commerce 1425 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Kiwi, a dog who went missing in Escondido, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 26 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please call me if… (Nextdoor Oak Hill)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Patty, a cat who went missing in Escondido, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 23 hours, 20 minutes. Message from Owner: "Very… (Nextdoor Oak Hill)
  • AtWork Group posted a job opening for Billing Specialist in Escondido. Apply here.
  • 5TH Axis Inc posted a job opening for Quality Inspector - 1st Shift in Escondido. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escondido here.

Ok Escondido! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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